Cafe Chef (DC, Maryland, Virginia)
$80,000–$85,000 year
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Deliver a culture of Enlightened Hospitality by enforcing systems, routines, and checklists across in-restaurant dining, third-party delivery, and catering. Partner with Front of House and Back of House teams to ensure compliant HR practices, while collaborating with Facilities to maintain equipment and clean, inspection-ready kitchens per ServSafe and HACCP protocols. Own Back of House P&L by managing food cost, waste, labor, and inventory turn to meet financial targets, and coordinate with Supply Chain for successful ordering and product management. Train and validate team members before station assumption, conducting thorough shift checks and leading tastings to educate the service team.
Required Qualifications
- At least 3 years of experience in culinary/kitchen leadership and casual dining
- Excellent food & beverage knowledge
- Proven passion for culinary excellence and exceeding guest expectations
- Experience in training and developing Back of House Team members
- Ability to communicate in a direct, respectful, and transparent manner across all teams
- Understanding of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
Desired Qualifications
- Certification in a Hospitality-related field
- English fluency
- Additional languages
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